Barry Clayton, the man behind the spoken word introduction to Iron Maiden‘s iconic song ‘The Number of the Beast,’ has died at the age of 80. Clayton was a quintessential part of Maiden lore, as his deep, booming voice is forever etched in the minds of headbangers, thanks to the way he spoke those famous, […]

Coldplay have lined up an impressive payday for a New Year’s bash, picking up a cool ВЈ1 ($1.5) million for one concert in the United Arab Emirates. According to the Daily Express, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan (pictured below) booked Chris Martin and Co. to play the Volvo Ocean Race venue in Abu […]

Dynamic crossover killers BIRTH A.D. will enter Pyramid Sound on January 3rd to record the full-length follow up to their Stillbirth Of A Nation EP. Titled, I Blame You, the album will be engineered and produced by Alex Perialas (SOD, TESTAMENT, OVERKILL, CARNIVORE, NUCLEAR ASSAULT). BIRTH A.D. to exist,” explains vocalist/bassist Jeff Tandy, “but also […]

Footage of ADRENALINE MOB/ex-DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy performing with 90-year-old percussion legend Candido Camero is available below. The clip was filmed at the Latin Percussion Music Group studio. В 

English version coming soon ИВАН АНДОНОВ Рµ издъхнал вчера, 29 декември, РЅР° 77-годишна възраст, съобщи БНТ. “РќСЏРјР° РґР° съобщаваме никакви подробности около края РЅР° Иван РђРЅРґРѕРЅРѕРІ – изпълняваме неговото многократно изразявано Рё последно желание“, каза РљРёСЂРёР» Маричков, чиято сестра Рµ СЃСЉРїСЂСѓРіР° РЅР° режисьора, съобщи БТА. “Иван РђРЅРґРѕРЅРѕРІ казваше, че през живота СЃРё Рµ правил РјРЅРѕРіРѕ […]

Boston’s Dropkick Murphys have posted a holiday message for their fans, and in that message reveal that they’re planning their next album, less than a year after their last album, 2011’s Going Out in Style. The band states that they “are currently writing a brand new record that will be recorded in April and released […]

The Alligators consist of Agnostic Front‘s Roger Miret and Rich Labbate, Steve Larson, and Barret Burt of Insted. If this not a hardcore supergroup, I don’t know what is! Official press release: Four of some of hardcore’s most important names from both coasts got together to finally bring back that early 80′s hardcore sound; this […]

Chimaira has announced that Daath guitarist Emil Werstler will be playing guitar for the band in 2012. Here’s the official word: “We are pleased to announce that Emil Werstler will be handling lead guitar duties for Chimaira in 2012 Fans already know Emil from the Coming Alive DVD, the insane guitar solo at the end […]

Billboard.com has issued the following report from Glenn People: PETER FRAMPTON has sued Universal Music Group-owned A&M Records for unpaid digital royalties, according to numerous reports. The suit alleges breach of contract and unfair competition and seeks compensatory damages. At the center of the lawsuit is the way royalties are calculated for digital goods. Frampton’s […]

Every year Roman Abramovich holds a New Years Eve party to remember and this weekend’s will probably be no different. The 45-year-old billionaire is well-known for his star-studded party which he holds on the Caribbean island of St Barts and it seems he’s already preparing for it. Abramovich’s legendary party is already looking like it […]